The Catholic church still practices exorcism. 7 things to know about the ancient practice – By Danae King (The Columbus Dispatch) / Oct 28, 2022
There are approximately 150 Catholic priests in the United States who practice exorcism, an ancient practice to rid people, places and objects of demonic influence.
There is even a protocol for exorcisms and more information given from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
The Dispatch spoke about the practice with a religious studies scholar, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Columbus and an Indiana priest, the Rev. Vincent Lampert, who works in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and who said he performs hundreds of exorcisms a year.
Read on for interesting facts about exorcism, from details about how popular culture has influenced Catholic behavior around it to how it is practiced today.
